Dr. Annie Thomas Varughese
A highly renowned interventional cardiologist and international speaker on Preventive Cardiology and Women’s Heart Disease, with over 28 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine.
Certifications & Memberships
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease
Certified in Interventional Cardiology – Texas Heart Institute
Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Fellow, International Society of Endovascular Specialists
Emirates Cardiac Society Member
Professor, Kiwan Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Fellowship
About Dr. Annie
Dr. Annie Varughese practices the art of Cardiovascular Medicine in Houston, Texas and serves as Chief of Cardiovascular Services at North Houston Family Medicine and The Woodlands Specialty Hospital. She is founder of Advanced Cardiovascular Care Center and has been CEO there for 28 years.
Her latest endeavor is the Reverse CardioDiabetes Center, where her Reverse CardioDiabetes Program and EECP Life Flow are showcased in Dubai Healthcare City, UAE.
She brings vast experience of over 28 years both in the USA and Dubai. She is a visiting Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Prime Hospital Dubai and has former experience as Specialist Cardiologist at German Heart Centre, Dubai Healthcare City.
Dr. Varughese is also Adjunct Professor for The Medical Humanities at Baylor University, Texas, USA, as well as member of Emirates Medical Association and Emirates Cardiac Society. She is proud to announce her position as Teaching Faculty for American Board of Regenerative Medicine/Kiwan Regenerative Cardiology Fellowship.
She attended the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, subsequently completing her residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She then attended The Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine for further training in Interventional Cardiology.
She was voted one of America’s Top Cardiologists by Consumer Research Council of America for 2011. She has co-authored two books: “The High-Octane Teen” and “How to Be A Healthier Slimmer You.” Dr. Varughese also hosts the Web Series “Live the V-Life With Dr. Annie” featuring the latest in Health and Beauty.
Expertise & Services
Cardiac Services
- Cardiac Consultation and Treatment
- Echocardiogram and EKG
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Carotid and Aorta Ultrasound
- Lower Extremity Arterial Doppler
- Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Women and Heart Disease
Specialized Care
- Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment
- Heart Failure Diagnosis and Management
- SVT/Atrial Fibrillation/Pacemaker Management
- Autonomic Dysfunction Evaluation and Treatment
- POTS Syndrome Management
- Advanced Lipid Analysis & Inflammation Management
- Syncope Treatment
Advanced Therapies
- EECP Noninvasive Therapy for Angina & Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease Analysis
- Athletic Endurance Programs
- Post-Covid Recovery Program
Leadership Roles
- Founder & President – Advanced Cardiovascular Care Center, USA
- Founder – Reverse CardioDiabetes Center, Dubai
- Past Executive Vice President – The Americas, Mediglobe Medical Tourism
- Past Chair – American Heart Association Go Red For Women (2014-2015)
Visit Our Center
DHCC Building 64, Block C/D, Suite 4013
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
(Affiliate of Oplus Heart Center)